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Heathrow trials pre-booked security slots
Heathrow has begun trialling pre-booked security slots for departing passengers, which it hopes will reduce queue times and give passengers “peace of mind”. The six-month trial will initially...
Bali plans light rail to ease congestion
Indonesia plans to start building a light rail transit system in Bali next year to ease roadway congestion from the airport, a senior minister has said. Tourist-dependent Bali attracts millions of...
New MaaS app, Floya, launches in Brussels
With the launch of Floya, STIB-MIVB has enabled users to plan, book and pay for multiple different modes of transport across Brussels, Belgium, within one app. STIB-MIVB – the local public transport...
Etihad will soon open its largest-ever lounge at Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways is putting the finishing touches on an all-new flagship lounge at Abu Dhabi, which is expected to open mid-November in the airport’s equally-impressive Midfield Terminal. Yes, that’s...
China debuts its first overwater high-speed train
The latest addition to the country’s portfolio is a 277-kilometer (172-mile) high-speed train line along the southeastern coast, connecting the cities of Zhangzhou, Xiamen and Fuzhou, all three of...
South African Airways set to introduce scheduled flights to its 12th destination in Africa
South Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced the launch of scheduled flights to its 12th destination in Africa. The airline will operate a new service to Abidjan in Côte...
UK Visa fees set to rise on 4 October 2023
Prospective UK visa applicants face a significant increase in UK Home Office visa fees. The announcement of the looming fee increases was first made in July 2023. The UK Government confirmed earlier...
Frankfurt Airport trials world’s first walk-through security scanner
Trials for the world’s first walk-through security scanner have begun at Frankfurt Airport, Fraport, the company managing the airport, revealed in a statement. The aim of the walk-through scanner is...
Bangkok Airways is latest airline to weigh passengers before flights
Flyers with Bangkok Airways are being asked to step on the weighing scales before take-off. Between 15 September and 31 October 2023, the airline is carrying out a passenger weight check at boarding...








